Financial support for adult learners

Bursaries

There are two different bursaries available to the 19+ age group. Bursary payments do not have to be repaid.

19+ Student Support Fund

If you have an annual gross household income below £25,000 or up to £30,000 if there are three or more dependent children living in the household (aged 0-4 or up to 19 and in full-time education), you could be entitled to £50 a month in attendance-related bursary payments. In addition to this, you may be able to receive help with OFSTED registered childcare costs.

If any of the above applies to you please complete an SF2 application form (19+ Student Support Fund (including 20+ Childcare Support)) which can be requested below. We cannot process your application until the start of your course and it may take up to six weeks to hear from us.

Request SF2 application form

Request SF2 application form

If you have an Advanced Learner Loan and an annual gross household income below £25,000 or up to £30,000 if there are three or more dependent children living in the household (aged 0-4 or up to 19 and in full-time education), you could be entitled to £50 a month in attendance related bursary payments. In addition to this, you may be able to receive help with OFSTED registered childcare costs.

If any of the above applies to you please complete an SF3 application form (Advanced Learner Loan Bursary (including 20+ Childcare Support)) which can be requested below. We cannot process your application until the start of your course and it may take up to six weeks to hear from us.